Jung Chungrae: "A Blue Wave Is Sweeping Gangwon"... Woo Sangho: "The Democratic Party Truly Cares About Gangwon"

Jeong Cheongrae Tours Sokcho, Inje, and Chuncheon in Gangwon Province

Jung Chungrae, leader of the Democratic Party, visited Sokcho, Inje, and Chuncheon in Gangwon Province on April 12, ahead of the June 3 local elections. Embarking on a two-day tour focused on the livelihoods of Gangwon residents, Jung expressed his optimism by stating, "A blue wave is sweeping through Gangwon Province as well."

Jung, accompanied by Woo Sangho, the Democratic Party candidate for governor of Gangwon Province, made stops at Sokcho Central Market, Inje Wontong Traditional Market, and Chuncheon Punggul Market in succession. On the previous day, both Jung and Woo had visited Gangneung Central Market and the Gyeongpo Cherry Blossom Festival.

Jung Chungrae, leader of the Democratic Party, and Woo Sangho, Democratic Party candidate for governor of Gangwon Province, visited Punggul Market in Chuncheon City, Gangwon Province, on the 12th, taking selfies with citizens. Photo by Yonhap News

Speaking with reporters at Inje Wontong Traditional Market, Jung said, "While I say this with caution, I can physically sense that a blue wave is now reaching Gangwon Province." He added, "I just visited Sokcho Central Market, and at a fried chicken shop previously visited by President Lee, I saw signs promoting the store as 'visited by President Lee' and 'President’s Fried Chicken.' This would have been unheard of in the past. It seems the owner knows that highlighting President Lee helps business."

He continued, "Since President Lee has shown great interest in the development of Gangwon Province, the party will make thorough improvements to the Special Act on Gangwon Province at the party level."

Woo also emphasized, "The fact that the leader of the ruling party has repeatedly visited Gangwon Province in such a short period demonstrates how sincerely the Democratic Party cares about the region." He noted, "Even in the Yeongdong region, which has long been considered a conservative stronghold, we have observed signs of change. It cannot remain in one direction forever." Referring to the recent water shortage crisis in Gangneung, he said, "We have experienced firsthand how a lack of preparedness by local leaders can cause significant suffering for citizens. With prepared leadership, I will ensure fundamental measures are put in place so that such water shortages do not happen again."

Meanwhile, after visiting Chuncheon Punggul Market, Jung was asked by reporters about Ha Jungwoo, Senior Presidential Secretary for AI Future Planning at the Blue House, and Cho Kuk, leader of the Cho Kuk Innovation Party, running in the upcoming parliamentary by-elections. Jung responded, "As the leader of the Democratic Party, I will do my utmost to secure the party’s victory," avoiding any direct comments on the matter.

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